Microsoft has officially lifted the curtain on the Surface Pro (2025) at its May 6th event, delivering on earlier teasers and unveiling a sleek new addition to its long-running 2-in-1 lineup. This year’s Surface Pro stands out not just for its form factor, but for what’s powering it: a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, signaling a bold push deeper into ARM territory.
The device features a 12-inch LCD touchscreen with a resolution of 2196 x 1464 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits of peak brightness. It supports 10-point multitouch input and boasts a solid 16-hour battery life, according to Microsoft. Under the hood, the Surface Pro (2025) packs 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM (non-upgradable) and up to 512GB of internal storage, with a more affordable 256GB variant also available for entry-level buyers.
That said, port selection remains minimalistic. Microsoft opts for just two USB-C 3.2 ports, dropping the proprietary Surface Connect port entirely. There’s support for Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, and, in line with the trend in mobile devices, the charger is no longer included in the box. Users will need a third-party 27W or higher USB-C charger to power up the device.
Design-wise, the Surface Pro (2025) keeps things light and portable, weighing in at around 700 grams. It features dual 2W stereo speakers and comes in three distinct color finishes: Platinum, Ocean, and Violet. Pre-orders begin May 20, with availability confirmed on major retailers, including Amazon.
The move to Snapdragon signals a deeper commitment from Microsoft to ARM-based Windows computing, likely aimed at improving efficiency, thermals, and battery life in its mobile-first productivity machines. Whether it can truly rival Apple’s M-series-powered iPads and MacBooks in day-to-day performance remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: Microsoft’s Surface Pro lineup is entering a new phase, and it’s lighter, faster, and more colorful than ever.
Priced at $799 on Amazon.
